Add 16/50 and 4/70
16/50 + 4/70 is 66/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
16/50 = 16 × 7/50 × 7 = 112/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
4/70 = 4 × 5/70 × 5 = 20/350 - Add the two like fractions:
112/350 + 20/350 = 112 + 20/350 = 132/350 - 132/350 simplified gives 66/175
- So, 16/50 + 4/70 = 66/175
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